Lorna J. Yelm

WILLIAMSFIELD – Lorna J. Yelm, 90, of Williamsfield, died at 3:24 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born May 18, 1934 in Knox County, IL, the daughter of Loren and Susie (Kimler) Spencer. She married Everett G. “Cowboy” Yelm on November 18, 1955 in Williamsfield. Survivors include her husband of Williamsfield, two sons, Roland (Linda) Yelm of Monmouth and Timothy Yelm of Williamsfield, four grandchildren; Richard Yelm, Eric Munoz, Rachel (Cody) Whiteside and Noah Munoz and three great grandchildren; Bailey Jo, Faith and Phillip. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Phillip, daughter-in-law, Daisy and four sisters; Theda, Grace, Louise and Mary Lou.

Lorna graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1952 and attended Browns Business College. She was a water clerk for the City of Williamsfield for over 40 years. She had also worked at a camera shop in Galesburg, at Rask Gas Station and as a cashier at Ladd’s. She was a member of the Williamsfield United Methodist Church where she served on various committees, sang in the choir and was treasurer for the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, knitting and crocheting and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 11 at the Williamsfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Zoila Marty officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. The burial will be in Williamsfield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Williamsfield United Methodist Church. Rux Funeral Home in Williamsfield is in charge of arrangements.

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